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We had a fantastic day touring Dartmoor National Park with Nigel. He was truly exceptional. Nigel is a conversationalist. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and he made our whole family feel comfortable and welcome from the start.Nigel put together a brilliant itinerary that kept all five of us entertained for the entire day, including kids aged 10, 13, and 17 (not an easy task!). He struck the perfect balance between history, scenery, and fun, and even created a quiz at the end of the day just for the kids, which they loved.The ultimate endorsement came from our 10‑year‑old, who said Nigel was the best guide of our entire UK trip — even better than the Gentleman Warder at the Tower of London (and that's high praise because the Gentleman Warder's are really engaging tour guides).Thank you to Nigel for a truly memorable day on Dartmoor. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to families or anyone looking for an engaging and personalized experience.

My husband and I were visiting his mum, who is 91, and wanted to take her on an outing, something different for her but also manageable. Nigel's tour was a delight! He made sure it was tailored to mum's mobility challenges and she was able to see beautiful places and have a lovely fish and chips lunch. Wonderful experience for all of us!

I highly recommend this tour company for anyone going anywhere in Southwest England! We had an absolutely lovely day with Nigel and loved our tour of Dartmoor. From start (when he picked us up from our Airbnb) to finish (when he dropped us off again—what service!), the tour was perfectly planned, with enough time at each stop to get to learn the history and see all the beautiful sites, while still keeping things moving along so we could maximize our time and get the most of the day. Nigel went out of his way to make the tour fun for all us, quickly learning what aspects of the tour we were most interested in (history, literature, animals, etc.), and then pointing out any relevant facts or points of interests based on what we like. We were so impressed by the beauty of the area, and we learned so much! It’s such a treat to be able to sit back and relax while someone else does the driving (Nigel is a pro on all those narrow roads!), and to learn so much while enjoying such beautiful sites. We’re already talking about going back to Devon again, and when we do, we will absolutely book another tour with Nigel!

We had a wonderful day with our guide, Nigel. We experienced and discovered so much and heard so many stories. My family (young and old) really enjoyed it, and we would never have discovered all these enchanted places, natural wonders, and legends on our own. Thank you so much for this amazing tour, which we can only warmly recommend to everyone.

If you’re interested in the history, culture and natural beauty of Southwest England, Nigel Makin, Devon&Moor, is for you. Nigel is one of the smartest and safest drivers I have encountered and I’ve visited every continent. He’s curious and passionate and does his research to satisfy his own curiosity and the expectations of his guests. The four days we spent with Nigel were comfortable and pleasant. He’s professional, engaging, funny and full of information including historical and current photos. Nigel will determine your needs, expectations and desires and customize your tour to accommodate them. He will share little known incidents and secrets that few people are aware of and that you will never learn from guides on “big” tours. You’ll experience quaint fishing villages, amazing structures, historical landmarks, dramatic vistas and incredible natural beauty. Thank you, Nigel, for an experience we won’t forget.

My husband and I had a wonderful 4 day tour of Devon and Cornwall in England with Nigel and his Devon&moore tours. He is knowledgeable and passionate about his subject and it came through. He is personable and fun to be with. I highly recommend this tour.

This was such a magical and informative day! My wife and I booked when something else fell through, but now we're so happy that it did. Not only was the tour educational, but it was also peppered with so many fun facts and smaller stories that made history and region come alive. Thank you so much Nigel! Liz and I had an amazing day with you!

Wow! What an incredibly beautiful part of the UK! We spent a perfect day in Dartmoor NP and left wanting more. This is a MUST SEE location of natural beauty. Nigel is a generous and interesting guide who brings added value to the experience. You won’t be disappointed. Anne

Me and my friend were incredibly lucky to find Nigel and spend two absolutely unforgettable days exploring the breathtaking beauty of Devon. Our tour included the South Devon Coast, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Slapton Sands (Torcross), Burgh Island, and, most memorably, Dartmoor National Park, where we enjoyed a walk around the magical surroundings of Wistman’s Wood. Nigel tailored the itinerary perfectly to suit our interests and even adjusted it to accommodate my personal request to visit Wistman’s Wood, which made the experience truly special.Nigel is everything you could hope for in a guide: professional, kind, and knowledgeable. He made the history and natural beauty of every place come alive with his insights. He also photographed us throughout the trip by our request, I attached two beautiful photos us made in Wistman’s Wood by Nigel on my camera :)On the second day, we explored Plymouth Barbican and Plymouth Hoe before heading to Dartmoor. Nigel’s punctuality and attentiveness were remarkable, and he was always happy to accommodate our requests. His car was spacious and comfortable, making the drives between locations enjoyable and relaxing.Nigel is not just a guide but a warm, engaging companion who makes a traveler feel welcomed. Whether you’re passionate about nature, history, or simply looking for an adventure, Nigel’s tours are a must. I’m already looking forward to booking another trip with him and cannot recommend him highly enough to travelers of all ages.

My husband and I had a great time getting to learn about Dartmoor with Nigel as our guide. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating and engaging.Honestly, this was the highlight of our twelve day trip to England and a nice way to unwind after submerging ourselves deep inside central London.For reference, we also did a day trip to Stonehenge too, but honestly, Dartmoor tops it. There is something just so magical and unique about this immense natural landscape. I only wish we’d known about his other tour options before arriving! For anyone looking for a longer visit to the area check out the Devon & Moor website. Nigel has lots of tour options there not listed on here.Thanks Nigel!!Until next time.

We saw everything we wanted to see: The amazing natural landscape and scenery, the Highland cattle, horses and sheep; the ancient rocks and bridges that are scattered everywhere. Nigel showed us the local history as well - the impressive Dartmoor Prison and nearby villages, Ashburton and its connection with Raleigh, Drake and Doyle. He obviously loves the area and really knows his subject. We even climbed a Tor and thoroughly enjoyed it. Such a wonderful, comfortable, informative tour and worth the price. This is the way to see Dartmoor. Highly recommend you don't miss doing this.

The six of us had a fabulous day! Nigel was so knowledgeable and shared all the highlights of the area with us. Most impressive was Nigel’s refusal to be deterred by a bridge that was closed and his determination to find away around it so we got to see everything we had planned. And he was more than willing to stop every time we saw animals we wanted pictures of! I would highly recommend Nigel and this tour to anyone traveling in the area!!!

We thank our passionate and knowledgeable tour guide Nigel for having made this amazing day possible. The way he has structured the whole trip according to our interests and the secrets of mysterious Dartmoor was outstanding. His intriguing explanations of well researched details were a sheer pleasure. He took us to places where we could experience the diversity of the landscape. Moreover he made us familiar with the cultural and historic background of fascinating areas. It was always possible to take wonderful photos, which will remind us of the best part of our trip to lovely Devon. All the best from Loreen & Gerd

This Devon&Moor full-day tour was truly extraordinary! Filled with learning, laughs, and loads of fun: Nigel was a wonderful guide for this lovely tour of Dartmoor. Not only did we take in major areas of interest (Hound Tor, Dartmoor Prison, etc.), we also took in medieval bridges, Ashburton, the Warren Inn, and a lonely grave at a crossroads. He effortlessly tailored the tour to our interests and physical capabilities. We had a thoroughly good time! This tour has our highest recommendation. Thank you, Nigel!

We had a super day with Nigel, our guide. Good company and the insights into Dartmoor life and history were beyond expectations.

We couldn’t have asked for a better tour of Dartmoor. Nigel was excellent at communicating before the tour and asked about our interests and mobility so he could create the perfect tour for us. He was prompt and kept us on good time. Dartmoor is incredibly beautiful and the history fascinating; Nigel clearly knows and loves the area well. He was everything you want in a tour guide - knowledgeable, funny, agreeable, and knows all the best spots for photos. My sister and I had a great time and are already talking about making another trip and going on another one of his tours. This has been the highlight of our trip!